• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 270.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 483.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm F80EXR advantages over Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $450 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.60 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    183g vs 283g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 advantages over Fujifilm F80EXR

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    483 mm vs 270 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 28 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    2765k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.3 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    23 mm vs 27 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 9000

Fujifilm F80EXR
Olympus 9000
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Olympus 9000
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm F70EXR

Fujifilm F80EXR
Fujifilm F70EXR
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $214
  • 1/2 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Fujifilm F70EXR
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $214
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm JZ500

Fujifilm F80EXR
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Longer exposure
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video

Compared to Samsung WB850F

Fujifilm F80EXR
Samsung WB850F
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Samsung WB850F
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compared to Samsung Galaxy Camera

Fujifilm F80EXR
Samsung Galaxy Camera
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Samsung Galaxy Camera
  • $698
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Headphone jack
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
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